JOURNEYS

It was wonderful to see, on television,  Bianca Sumich, Year 10, reading at ANZAC Service On the Gallipoli Peninsula on ANZAC Day.  As the WA winner of the Simpson Prize, Bianca travelled to Turkey and participated  in the ANZAC Centenary celebrations in Gallipoli.  Her travel itinerary included a range of wonderful opportunities.  We are looking forward to her sharing her experiences with the College community.  

LifeLink Launch

On Tuesday I attended the launch of the  2015 LifeLink by Archbishop Costelloe. The launch was attended by students and staff from Catholic school, including some of our student leaders,  Archbishop Costelloe spoke of the story of the Good Samaritan, posing the question of who is the Good Samaritan today? He also noted that we can't' always help those most in need but we can equip others to help.  In raising funds for LifelLink our students assist in resourcing Diocesan social welfare agencies. The College SleepOut this term is our big fundraiser for LifeLink and also an opportunity for students to learn about issues facing the homeless.  

EXAMS

Senior School students are in the middle of their exams. Preparation  for exams is something that student need to do on a consistent basis and during the exam period they need to ensure they are fully focused on consolidating their learning.  Senior School Reports will be available  in Week 5 and parents and students  will have an opportunity  to meet with teachers on 20 May to discuss progress. I encourage all parents to attend.  

CAMINO SALVADO

Students and staff are walking along different sections of the Camino Salvado during these first two weeks of May,  The pilgrimage trail which runs from Subiaco to New Norcia commemorates the life of Dom Rosendo Salvado.   During their time at HCC students will walk the Camino Salvado, arriving in New Norcia on foot for  their Year 12 Retreat.  Year 9 students walked from Bells Rapids to Lower Chittering on Friday, a beautiful hike through Walyinga National park.  On Thursday Year 8 students will cover the first section of the trail from Subiaco to Guidlford and on Friday, Year 9'students will continue their walk through the Chattering Valley.  We will be getting Camino passports made up so that students can have a record their walks, as they do on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.  Walking the Camino Salvado is a pilgrimage journey on which students have opportunities to encounter God, nature, others and themselves.  The day of hiking also gives them an opportunity to build resilience and perseverance, to interact without technology and to overcome challenges.